You can also run the optiPoint application module on optiPoint 500 telephones, but these do not support the LDAP function.

To optimize browser-based administration:

You should know the IP address of the optiPoint telephone with the optiPoint application module you wish to configure.

You should have a PC with a Web browser that can access the optiPoint telephone with an attached optiPoint application module via LAN.

You can also connect a PC (a laptop, for example) directly to one of the telephones listed above using a LAN cable ( socket on the underside of the telephone).

See References to find out where you can obtain any additional information you need.

Scope of functions on optiPoint application module

You can use one or more search strings to find information on the directory server.

You can use complete or partial strings. Enter an asterisk (*) if you are not using a complete string.

You can call a person from the hit list simply by pressing a button.

Configuration overview

The following table provides an overview of the sections in this document that describe how to administer the Java platform via a Web browser (WEB) and via the optiPoint application module (APM). At a glance, you can see which configuration options are available for each task.

In the form, enter the LDAP server port in the LDAP line of the Home column and click Submit.

You have now entered all data required for communication with the LDAP server on the telephone.

Modifying LDAP Templates

The LDAP template is an ASCII text file that uses an allocation list to assign directory server attributes to input and output fields on an LDAP client. The LDAP template must be modified correctly for successful communication between the directory server and the LDAP client.

Check that the changes are displayed as required on the optiPoint application module and that no error messages have been issued.

Editing LDAP templates

The following section describes the syntax of LDAP templates and provides tips on modifying a template to meet your requirements. To install the modified template, see Installing LDAP templates.

LDAP templates contain information that is interpreted by the directory server. It is therefore important that the syntax is accurate.
Edit the template carefully and save a copy of the template file before you make any changes.

The following is an example of an LDAP template, which you can copy and paste into a file (for example, template.txt) to use as a basis for further editing.

You can also add comments. Text entered after two forward slashes (//) is interpreted as a comment.

A template can be divided into different segments (described below).

Template header

The header consists of the entry optiPoint 410 LDAP TEMPLATE (V1). Do not change this entry even if the optiPoint application module is connected to a telephone from the optiPoint 420 family.

Search bases

The SEARCHBASE entry marks the starting point of a search in the directory server structure. In other words, you can use the SEARCHBASE entry as a filter.

Examples:

SEARCHBASE ""

The search starts at the directory root. All entries are searched.

SEARCHBASE = "C=DE"

The search is restricted to entries assigned the country (C) Germany (DE).

SEARCHBASE = "O=SIEMENS,C=DE"

In addition to defining the country, the search is now further restricted to the Siemens organization.

This entry must correspond to the directory server configuration. Only make changes here if you have the relevant information about the directory server.

Search filters

The input form for an enhanced search is made up of the entries SEARCHFILTER1 to SEARCHFILTER5. SEARCHFILTER1 and SEARCHFILTER2 are also used for the basic search input field.

All search filters are connected with a logical AND.

Syntax for SEARCHFILTER fields:

You can change the visible identifier for these entries according to your wishes, for example, "Nachname" to "surname".

Please note that there is a maximum length for every identifier. Identifiers that are too long are cut off in the optiPoint application module display. Always check any changes you make on your telephone.

You should only change attribute names or the number of search filter entries if you modify the configuration on the directory server accordingly.

Search attributes

The entries SEARCHATTRIB1 to SEARCHATTRIB8 are identifiers for LDAP searches on the optiPoint application module.
The contents of the SEARCHATTRIB1SEARCHATTRIB1 field are also displayed in the hit list.

Syntax for SEARCHATTRIB fields:

The dial flag (0 or 1) appears as a button next to the result field. You dial the telephone number in the result field simply by clicking this button.

You can change the visible identifier for these entries according to your wishes, for example, you can change "telephone" to "tel. no.".

Please note that there is a maximum length for each identifier. Identifiers that are too long are cut off in the optiPoint application module display. Always check any changes you make on the telephone.

You should only change attribute names or the number of search filter entries if you modify the configuration on the directory server accordingly.

Template footer

The footer is the final part of the template. Do not make any changes here.

Installing LDAP templates

The following section describes how to install an LDAP template (see Editing LDAP templates) on the optiPoint application module.

A default template is preinstalled and delivered with the optiPoint application module. This template is overwritten by the installation procedure described here.